Tag: violence
Parallel primaries mar APC senatorial election in Edo, as aspirants lay claim to victory
Confusion and parallel elections on Monday marred the senatorial election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State.
U.S. fires urgent message to Nigerian Govt.: What’s behind it?
“The United States Embassy in Nigeria is deeply saddened by and condemns recent acts of violence in Borno, in Imo,…
This violence against the judiciary
The danger of scandalising the judiciary is enormous for society. Nothing can stand in a society where the judiciary is…
Violence claims 13,537 lives in Nigeria in one year – Report
According to the report, violence in Nigeria claimed 13,537 lives in 2021, with Borno State accounting for the highest number…
UNICEF says violence against women, girls still common
A new report by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has revealed that violence against women and girls is still…
Peace clubs in schools will curb societal violence – NGO
Justice Development and Peace Commission (JDPC), an NGO of the Catholic Archdiocese of Jos, says the introduction of Peace clubs…
NGO tells youth to shun drugs, violence
As Nigeria marks her 59th independence anniversary, Advocacy for Positive Behavioural Patterns Initiative, an NGO, has called on Nigerian youths…
ActionAid Nigeria steps up campaign against violence
The ActionAid Nigeria, an NGO, says it is stepping campaign against violent extremism in parts of the country.
2019 ILC adopts Convention on violence, harassment at workplace
A new Convention and accompanying Recommendation to combat violence and harassment in the world of work have been adopted by…
Read how violence claimed 10,665 lives in Nigeria
Violence has claimed the lives of 10,665 Nigerians in 2018, a report conducted by the Nigeria Watch has revealed.
Violence, major challenge during 2019 polls in Anambra, says INEC
Dr Nkwachukwu Orji, Anambra Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said that violence was the major…
Violence rages in Syria’s truce zone
Fighting is raging between Syrian government forces and rebels in a de-escalation zone where a truce should be in place,…
NOA campaigns against violence in Ebonyi
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Ebonyi, has urged politicians, the youth, parents, traditional and religious leaders to rise and…
Amnesty urges govt to investigate violence in Kano re-run polls
Amnesty International has urged Federal Government to investigate alleged cases of political thuggery and violence on journalists and electorate during…
2019: Onaiyekan condemns violence
The retiring Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, His Eminence John Cardinal Onaiyekan, has condemned the violence which occurred in the 2019…